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Himachal Pradesh Police receive record 586 emergency calls on Diwali
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 03:46 AM
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The Himachal Pradesh police reported handling a record 586 emergency calls on the Diwali holiday, the highest volume since the system’s inception.
The Himachal Pradesh police said that on the recent Diwali holiday they fielded 586 emergency calls, the highest number recorded since the state’s emergency response system was launched. The surge in calls coincided with the festive celebrations across the state, prompting a rapid mobilisation of police resources.
Officials noted that the volume of calls far exceeded the usual daily average, reflecting heightened public vigilance and the increased use of emergency numbers during the festival. The police response teams were dispatched to address a range of incidents, from traffic accidents to medical emergencies and public safety concerns.
Police spokespersons confirmed that additional personnel were put on standby and that the department coordinated closely with local health and fire services to manage the workload. The department’s ability to handle the record number of calls without major delays was highlighted as a testament to recent upgrades in communication infrastructure.
The state government has urged citizens to continue using emergency numbers responsibly and to report genuine incidents, especially during high‑traffic periods such as festivals, to ensure swift assistance for those in need.
Officials noted that the volume of calls far exceeded the usual daily average, reflecting heightened public vigilance and the increased use of emergency numbers during the festival. The police response teams were dispatched to address a range of incidents, from traffic accidents to medical emergencies and public safety concerns.
Police spokespersons confirmed that additional personnel were put on standby and that the department coordinated closely with local health and fire services to manage the workload. The department’s ability to handle the record number of calls without major delays was highlighted as a testament to recent upgrades in communication infrastructure.
The state government has urged citizens to continue using emergency numbers responsibly and to report genuine incidents, especially during high‑traffic periods such as festivals, to ensure swift assistance for those in need.